Speed for Sports
Borrowing terminology from track and coaches, most field and court sport athletes rarely get to maximum velocity. Most field and court sport athletes do not get the chance to run in a...
strength and conditioning
Athletes Apply Force in a Horizontal Direction
Athletic strength and conditioning has two purposes, prevent injuries and give athletes the physical tools for success. One of the challenges that a strength and conditioning coach has with this is that...
A Hex Bar is an Important Tool
A hex bar is a great tool for a home gym. A hex bar is a bar that has six sides with the handles inside the hex shape. These bars tend to...
There’s No Substitute for Testing Strength
Maximal strength, as measured by 1-RM, is a foundation of planning and programming the strength and conditioning of athletes. A lot of strength training is programmed based on a percentage of 1-RM...
A Home Gym Needs a Straight Barbell
An important piece of equipment for a home gym is a straight barbell that can accommodate Olympic-sized weight plates. Most barbells like this are seven feet long and weigh either 20 kilograms...